strengthened political parties and provided voter education. when the support activity reese sume provide it had consent of congress, assistance will help support a foundation for free and a fair elections and a political access from the current situation. a key issue will be ensuring the inclusion and participation of the internally displaced persons and refugees in the political process. we plan to expand our election assistance programming to include broader engagement activities to part of a return to the inclusive society. the only supported growth activities continuing are those that address food security under the feed the future initiative. agricultural assistance has focused on supporteding farmers and herders to increase their productivity, strengthen market linkages and increase resilience to drought. some health sector activities continue including programs aimed at preventing maternal and child mortality through health services, supportive malaria testing and treatment and other community-based health interventions. our approach to